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Opinion | Religion Has Been in Decline. This Christmas Seems Different.

The thriving abbey in Norcia symbolizes a renaissance of faith amid de-Christianization and demographic decline in Europe.

Three Visions of the Defense Industrial Base

The defense industrial base faces bipartisan concern regarding its ability to provide military equipment cost-effectively.
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Trump Selects Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump nominates Marco Rubio as secretary of state, highlighting his strong leadership and commitment to foreign policy.

The 'Foreign Asset' Smear Is Antidemocratic

Dissent against U.S. foreign policy is often mislabeled as treason or foreign collusion, threatening democratic values.

Trump the Weaver

Concerns about Trump’s appointments reflect fears of a return to a hawkish foreign policy under his administration.

Stefanik to Be Trump's UN Ambassador

Elise Stefanik has been appointed as UN ambassador in Trump's administration, emphasizing a hawkish foreign policy stance, especially towards Iran and support for Israel.

Will the Democrats Ever Learn?

Democrats' shift towards neoconservatism and lawfare appears detrimental, contributing to Trump's political resurgence amidst a changing political landscape.

The Legacy of the 'Axis of Evil'

Bush's 2002 State of the Union speech defined an 'axis of evil' that framed U.S. military policies and foreign relations post-9/11.

Trump Selects Rubio for Secretary of State

Trump nominates Marco Rubio as secretary of state, highlighting his strong leadership and commitment to foreign policy.

The 'Foreign Asset' Smear Is Antidemocratic

Dissent against U.S. foreign policy is often mislabeled as treason or foreign collusion, threatening democratic values.

Trump the Weaver

Concerns about Trump’s appointments reflect fears of a return to a hawkish foreign policy under his administration.

Stefanik to Be Trump's UN Ambassador

Elise Stefanik has been appointed as UN ambassador in Trump's administration, emphasizing a hawkish foreign policy stance, especially towards Iran and support for Israel.

Will the Democrats Ever Learn?

Democrats' shift towards neoconservatism and lawfare appears detrimental, contributing to Trump's political resurgence amidst a changing political landscape.

The Legacy of the 'Axis of Evil'

Bush's 2002 State of the Union speech defined an 'axis of evil' that framed U.S. military policies and foreign relations post-9/11.
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Opinion | We Need a Great American Fantasy

American popular culture needs new experiments in the national fantastic and a pursuit of a distinctly American fantasy story.
#donald-trump

Will the Post-Trump GOP Have a Money Problem?

Trump's media dominance allows him to campaign effectively without traditional funding.
Despite fundraising challenges, Trump compensates with influential media presence and early voting strategy.

Ramaswamy and Musk to helm Department of Government Efficiency

Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to lead a new agency aimed at government efficiency.

President Trump Announces Wiles As Chief of Staff

Susie Wiles named as first female Chief of Staff for President-elect Trump, marking a significant milestone in US political history.

Trump Names Grenell Ambassador for Special Missions

Richard Grenell appointed as presidential envoy for special missions focusing on geopolitical issues.
Trump praises Grenell as a 'fabulous person' in a Truth Social post.

Trump Named TIME Person of the Year

Trump named TIME's person of the year for 2024 following historic reelection; highlights his impactful election strategy and controversial policies.

Trump Names Navarro As Trade Advisor

Navarro's appointment as Trump's counselor signifies a continued focus on trade issues and reflects his controversial past in politics.

Will the Post-Trump GOP Have a Money Problem?

Trump's media dominance allows him to campaign effectively without traditional funding.
Despite fundraising challenges, Trump compensates with influential media presence and early voting strategy.

Ramaswamy and Musk to helm Department of Government Efficiency

Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to lead a new agency aimed at government efficiency.

President Trump Announces Wiles As Chief of Staff

Susie Wiles named as first female Chief of Staff for President-elect Trump, marking a significant milestone in US political history.

Trump Names Grenell Ambassador for Special Missions

Richard Grenell appointed as presidential envoy for special missions focusing on geopolitical issues.
Trump praises Grenell as a 'fabulous person' in a Truth Social post.

Trump Named TIME Person of the Year

Trump named TIME's person of the year for 2024 following historic reelection; highlights his impactful election strategy and controversial policies.

Trump Names Navarro As Trade Advisor

Navarro's appointment as Trump's counselor signifies a continued focus on trade issues and reflects his controversial past in politics.
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#economic-policy

Fed to Cut Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates as inflation decreases, stimulating the economy.

Trump Announces Nominations for Treasury, Labor

Trump nominates Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary and Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, reflecting strategic economic and labor policy directions.

Howard Lutnick Appointed Commerce Secretary

Lutnick's nomination reveals internal divisions in Trump's economic strategy, specifically regarding the use and implications of tariffs.

Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point

The Federal Reserve's rate cut aims to stimulate economic activity by reducing borrowing costs.

The Trump Program's Reaganite Precursor

The Reagan and Trump presidencies share themes of economic disruption and government reform amidst major challenges.

Fed to Cut Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates as inflation decreases, stimulating the economy.

Trump Announces Nominations for Treasury, Labor

Trump nominates Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary and Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, reflecting strategic economic and labor policy directions.

Howard Lutnick Appointed Commerce Secretary

Lutnick's nomination reveals internal divisions in Trump's economic strategy, specifically regarding the use and implications of tariffs.

Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point

The Federal Reserve's rate cut aims to stimulate economic activity by reducing borrowing costs.

The Trump Program's Reaganite Precursor

The Reagan and Trump presidencies share themes of economic disruption and government reform amidst major challenges.
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#republican-party

Is Trump Playing for Keeps?

The GOP struggled to realign blue-collar voters despite political successes, with a shift occurring only under Trump's campaign.

What Has Changed?

Polling strategies are failing to capture Republican voter sentiment, leading to surprising election outcomes.
Identity politics are losing relevance in political campaigns, as seen in Harris’s failed strategy.

A Governing Majority, If You Can Keep It

Trump's political resurgence mirrors Richard Nixon's historic comeback, as both reshaped the Republican Party's voter base.

'Self-Deportation' Is Back

Trump's immigration stance evolved from criticism to garnering broad support among Hispanic voters, defying previous GOP expectations.

Trump Faces Senate Test in Second Term

Trump's Cabinet choices reflect a desire for a sharp break from past practices, prioritizing loyalty and media presence.

Is Trump Playing for Keeps?

The GOP struggled to realign blue-collar voters despite political successes, with a shift occurring only under Trump's campaign.

What Has Changed?

Polling strategies are failing to capture Republican voter sentiment, leading to surprising election outcomes.
Identity politics are losing relevance in political campaigns, as seen in Harris’s failed strategy.

A Governing Majority, If You Can Keep It

Trump's political resurgence mirrors Richard Nixon's historic comeback, as both reshaped the Republican Party's voter base.

'Self-Deportation' Is Back

Trump's immigration stance evolved from criticism to garnering broad support among Hispanic voters, defying previous GOP expectations.

Trump Faces Senate Test in Second Term

Trump's Cabinet choices reflect a desire for a sharp break from past practices, prioritizing loyalty and media presence.
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NDAA Passes Congress

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2025 allocates a total defense budget of $895.2 billion.
The NDAA includes controversial provisions regarding gender dysphoria treatments and mandates financial accountability measures at the DoD.

American Singapore: A MAGA Agenda for Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's limited LNG imports from the U.S. reflect a complex colonial dynamic and systemic inequities hindering its economic potential.
#trump-administration

Opinion | Three Theories of the Trump Cabinet

Trump's second administration reflects a coalition-style cabinet, trying to unify different factions within his political base.

Trump Picks Gaetz for AG

Trump endorses Matt Gaetz for attorney general, emphasizing his reformist approach and commitment to restoring integrity to the Justice Department.

Trump Taps Stephen Miller for Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

Stephen Miller's appointment indicates a strong continuation of Trump's hardline immigration policies in the upcoming administration.

Trump Will Remake D.C.'s Culture in His Image

D.C. remains socially divided eight years after Trump's presidency began, with parallel societies reflecting contrasting political loyalties.
Trump officials created their own social networks due to exclusion from traditional D.C. society.

The Hidden Logic of Trump's National Security Picks

Trump's cabinet selections defy political norms, reflecting his power and response to earlier term challenges.

How the Neocons Won the Transition

The Trump transition appears to limit policy alternatives, favoring neoconservative influences over more realist approaches in key posts.

Opinion | Three Theories of the Trump Cabinet

Trump's second administration reflects a coalition-style cabinet, trying to unify different factions within his political base.

Trump Picks Gaetz for AG

Trump endorses Matt Gaetz for attorney general, emphasizing his reformist approach and commitment to restoring integrity to the Justice Department.

Trump Taps Stephen Miller for Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

Stephen Miller's appointment indicates a strong continuation of Trump's hardline immigration policies in the upcoming administration.

Trump Will Remake D.C.'s Culture in His Image

D.C. remains socially divided eight years after Trump's presidency began, with parallel societies reflecting contrasting political loyalties.
Trump officials created their own social networks due to exclusion from traditional D.C. society.

The Hidden Logic of Trump's National Security Picks

Trump's cabinet selections defy political norms, reflecting his power and response to earlier term challenges.

How the Neocons Won the Transition

The Trump transition appears to limit policy alternatives, favoring neoconservative influences over more realist approaches in key posts.
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#political-commentary

Why Harris Lost

The election showcased anger from both candidates, with personal attacks overshadowing policy discussions and highlighting disqualification concerns surrounding Harris.

Why Do These People Agree About the Mangione Murder?

There is stark division over the perception of Luigi Mangione's actions, with contrasting views from both left and right commentators.

Why Harris Lost

The election showcased anger from both candidates, with personal attacks overshadowing policy discussions and highlighting disqualification concerns surrounding Harris.

Why Do These People Agree About the Mangione Murder?

There is stark division over the perception of Luigi Mangione's actions, with contrasting views from both left and right commentators.
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#public-safety

Penny Acquitted of Charges From Deadly Subway Encounter

Daniel Penny was acquitted of any crimes in the death of Jordan Neely, emphasizing self-defense amidst controversial social dynamics.

The Fever Breaks

Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide, highlighting issues of public safety and societal responses to violence and mental illness.

Penny Acquitted of Charges From Deadly Subway Encounter

Daniel Penny was acquitted of any crimes in the death of Jordan Neely, emphasizing self-defense amidst controversial social dynamics.

The Fever Breaks

Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide, highlighting issues of public safety and societal responses to violence and mental illness.
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Trump Backs Longshoremen's Union

Trump opposes automation at American ports, prioritizing worker interests over potential cost savings.

Opinion | It's Going to Be Normal to Have Extreme Beliefs

The representation of extreme views in American politics has increased, as seen in reactions to the murder of a healthcare executive.

Congress Has a Chance Actually to Help Americans Before Recess

Celebrity activism can effectively spotlight significant causes, as exemplified by Jamie Foxx's support for Down syndrome research funding.

Keep the Federal Government in D.C.

Relocating federal workers may increase bureaucracy rather than reduce it, undermining reform objectives.

Responsible Leadership Required

The reaction to Brian Thompson's murder highlights a troubling mix of gleefulness and resentment on social media, indicating deep political unrest.
There's a clash between mourning individuals and the larger systemic issues they represent, as seen in social media reactions to Thompson's death.

A MAGA Left-Right Coalition?

Cenk Uygur identifies the political establishment, not MAGA or the left, as the true enemy, signaling a shift in political alliances.

Whither the Department of Education?

The Department of Education's potential elimination raises questions about its role in administering federal funds and social justice policies in schools.

Opinion | The Regimes of the Post-Post-Cold War World

My last newsletter before Thanksgiving was devoted to an argument about the potential resilience of both liberalism and democracy, even in a world where the post-Cold War liberal order becomes a distant memory.
#politics

Trump and Sheinbaum Face Off

Sheinbaum secured no concessions in her talks with Trump, highlighting Mexico's ongoing effort to manage migrant caravans before stricter U.S. policies are introduced.

Biden Pardons Son

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, citing politically motivated charges against him.

Biden Gets the Last Laugh

Biden's meeting with Trump marked a remarkable and amicable moment in contrast to past transitions.

The Unbearable Obviousness of Being

The endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket in Ohio reflects assumptions about voter consensus that may not hold true.

Trump and Sheinbaum Face Off

Sheinbaum secured no concessions in her talks with Trump, highlighting Mexico's ongoing effort to manage migrant caravans before stricter U.S. policies are introduced.

Biden Pardons Son

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, citing politically motivated charges against him.

Biden Gets the Last Laugh

Biden's meeting with Trump marked a remarkable and amicable moment in contrast to past transitions.

The Unbearable Obviousness of Being

The endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket in Ohio reflects assumptions about voter consensus that may not hold true.
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#trump

Trump Star Power Key to White House Win

Kid Rock's decision not to run for Senate misses an opportunity to explore celebrity versus populism in politics.

Can Trump Deliver?

Trump's electoral victory underscores a trend of political polarization, challenging the notion of permanent party majorities established by recent elections.

Trump's Pardons Could Foster National Unity

The prosecution of January 6 protestors contrasts sharply with leniency shown to 2020 rioters, fueling divisions in American public opinion.

Trump v. the Bureaucrats

The upcoming election is poised to create significant conflict between Trump's administration and federal bureaucracy, impacting the democratic process.

The Donfather

Trudeau's meeting with Trump underscores the changing dynamics of U.S.-Canada relations, emphasizing Canada's reliance on the U.S. economy.

A First Hundred Days Agenda for Trump's FP

Trump's electoral influence challenges long-standing political assumptions, marking a turning point in American politics.

Trump Star Power Key to White House Win

Kid Rock's decision not to run for Senate misses an opportunity to explore celebrity versus populism in politics.

Can Trump Deliver?

Trump's electoral victory underscores a trend of political polarization, challenging the notion of permanent party majorities established by recent elections.

Trump's Pardons Could Foster National Unity

The prosecution of January 6 protestors contrasts sharply with leniency shown to 2020 rioters, fueling divisions in American public opinion.

Trump v. the Bureaucrats

The upcoming election is poised to create significant conflict between Trump's administration and federal bureaucracy, impacting the democratic process.

The Donfather

Trudeau's meeting with Trump underscores the changing dynamics of U.S.-Canada relations, emphasizing Canada's reliance on the U.S. economy.

A First Hundred Days Agenda for Trump's FP

Trump's electoral influence challenges long-standing political assumptions, marking a turning point in American politics.
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#us-foreign-policy

Why American Foreign Policy Fails

The U.S. learned harsh lessons about the limits of its power during foreign conflicts post-WWII, despite initial appearances of invulnerability.

DOGE's Best First Target: the National Endowment for Democracy

The National Endowment for Democracy should be a priority for federal cost-cutting in 2025 due to its detrimental global impact.

Why American Foreign Policy Fails

The U.S. learned harsh lessons about the limits of its power during foreign conflicts post-WWII, despite initial appearances of invulnerability.

DOGE's Best First Target: the National Endowment for Democracy

The National Endowment for Democracy should be a priority for federal cost-cutting in 2025 due to its detrimental global impact.
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Biden Is Still There

Biden's trip to South America highlighted a poignant moment when he seemingly lost himself in nature after delivering a significant environmental speech.

Helping Middle America Means Getting D.C. Out of The Way

Industrial policy may lead to economic hardship as it disregards the decentralized knowledge of individuals.
Friedrich Hayek's ideas reinforce the importance of organic 'rule of law' over imposed legislation.

They're Lying About Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Ultraprocessed foods' dominance in the American diet contributes significantly to chronic health issues and the acceptance of disease as normal.

Honor Patrick J. Buchanan with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Buchanan's traditional conservatism significantly influenced the America First movement and highlighted critiques of liberal internationalism and its effects on the nation.

2024 as 2006's Mirror

Democratic senators lost reelection in 2022, similar to how they won in 2006 by capitalizing on public discontent with foreign policy.

Mr. President-Elect: Save The District From Itself

A control board for D.C. finances may be necessary again due to persistent fiscal problems and leadership concerns.

How Gaza Saved America

The Vulnerable People Project advocates for marginalized communities amid global conflicts, highlighting often overlooked injustices.

Run, Writer, Run!

American writers once brought wit and depth to political campaigns, exemplified by figures like Buckley, Mailer, and Vidal.
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